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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Steven W. Kolodziej, Sr.

Steven W. Kolodziej, Sr.

Aug 9, 2020

Steven W. Kolodziej, Sr., 65, of Forward Township, lost his valiant battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born July 23, 1955 in McKeesport. Steve was the former proprietor of Lucky Dawgs Doggie Daycare. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors with his faithful pup Maggie, and having a Coors Lite with his many friends. He...

Charles G. Dragos

Charles G. Dragos

Aug 8, 2020

Charles G. "Chillers" Dragos, 94, of Greenock, passed away at home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born February 12, 1926 in Glassport and was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Boderna) Dragos, Sr. He was a member of St. Mary's Romanian Church, Christy Park, the Glassport Sons of Italy, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Club, and the Versailles...

Mary Theresa Kritikos

Mary Theresa Kritikos

Aug 7, 2020

Mary Theresa Kritikos, 90, of Coulter, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born November 14, 1929 in Coulter and was the daughter of the late William and Julia Harkins Rebold. She was the wife of the late George Patrick Kritikos, Jr. Mary was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and a former member of the...

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Munshower

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Munshower

Aug 5, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Munshower, 84, of Murrysville, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home. She was born January 8, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Decoroso and Angela Rose Dilullo Como. She was the wife of the late Richard Irwin Munshower, who passed away in 1995. She worked as a personal assistant...

Walter J. “Pat” Reczynski

Walter J. “Pat” Reczynski

Aug 4, 2020

Walter J. “Pat” Reczynski, 88, of McKeesport, passed away of natural causes at UPMC McKeesport on August 4, 2020, after several months of declining health. Born in Penn on September 15, 1931, to the late Florence Reczynski also of Penn, Walter was married to Jacqueline “Jackie” (Yaroschak) of Braddock on September 1, 1953, in Augusta, GA, at Sacred Heart Church....

Raymond Daniel Majzer

Raymond Daniel Majzer

Aug 2, 2020

Raymond Daniel Majzer, 59, of Versailles Boro, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at home. He was born March 1, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Daniel Regis Majzer of Versailles and the late Marcella Jane (Dunn) Majzer who passed away June 28, 2017. Raymond was a former member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department, and had previously...

Rita Rose Pelter

Rita Rose Pelter

Aug 2, 2020

(Mary) Rita Rose Pelter, 75, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, August 2,2020. She was born September 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Hayes Rose. Rita was a resident of Greenock for more than 40 years. Educated as a teacher she spent 10 years...

Gloria Jean Hursey

Gloria Jean Hursey

Aug 2, 2020

Gloria Jean Hursey, 44, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born June 16, 1976 in McKeesport and was the daughter of late Rev. Patrick Leroy Blosser, Sr. and Jean (Ross) Blosser of Christy Park . Gloria worked as a caregiver for many years and a was a member of the former Bibleway Temple. She was a...

Gregory James Haughey

Gregory James Haughey

Aug 2, 2020

Gregory James "Eggs" Haughey, 65, of Glassport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born May 29, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of Lois Mae (Straub) Haughey of White Oak and the late Jerome Gregory Haughey. Greg worked as a maintenance mechanic for both the South Hills and St. Vincent Health Systems. He was a life member...

James William Moore, Jr.

James William Moore, Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

James William Moore, Jr, 70, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1949 in Sewickley and was the son of the late James William Moore, Sr, and the late Florence I. (Fullerton) Moore. James was a graduate of CCAC, and attended Duquesne University and California University of...

Jacquetta Mae Hays

Jacquetta Mae Hays

Jul 31, 2020

Jacquetta Mae Hays, 87, of Port Vue, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born June 9, 1933 in Tulue Lake, Oregon and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Zelda Branthoover. She was the wife of the late James "Whitey" Hays who passed away March 8, 1997. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother who attended all...

Samantha Briana Bock

Samantha Briana Bock

Jul 27, 2020

Samantha Briana Bock, 28, of Braddock, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born October 15, 1991 in McKeesport and was a graduate of Yough High School. She is survived by her mother, Sharon (Elm) Bock, son, Dane Ethan Bock, and brothers, Christopher and Kevin Elm of Braddock. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and...

Sheila A. Gamble

Sheila A. Gamble

Jul 26, 2020

Sheila A. Gamble, 66, of Dravosburg, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born March 6, 1954 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Matthew C. and Joan Ann (Schmitt) Long. She was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak. She is survived by her husband, John William Gamble, sons, John W. Gamble and Kristopher...

Josephine L. Piper

Josephine L. Piper

Jul 26, 2020

Josephine L. Piper, 72, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home. She was born October 13, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Magdalyn (Goettler) Slack. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Church-St. Angela Parish where she was a Lector. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Youth Volunteer and...

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young

Jul 25, 2020

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young, 94, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born August 8, 1925 in Port Chester, NY, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Marie (Sichel) Walter. She was the wife of the late George Fleming Young, Jr., who passed away June 29, 2009. Mary Jean was a member of Mary,...

Clyde Russell Ludwick

Clyde Russell Ludwick

Jul 23, 2020

Clyde Russell Ludwick, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born May 9, 1933 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Clyde R. Ludwick Sr. and Evelyn (Brown) Ludwick . He was the husband of the late of Barbara Jean (Davis) Ludwick who passed away October 7,...

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski

Jul 16, 2020

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski, 93, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, three days shy of her 94th birthday. She was born July 19, 1926 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late Basil and Ann (Cortes) Curcio. She was the wife of the late Arthur L. Kozlowski who passed away March 13,...

Helen Marie Piccola

Helen Marie Piccola

Jul 10, 2020

Helen Marie Piccola, 52, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born January 7, 1968 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Elizabeth (Costello) McCorkle of Port St. Lucie, FL, and the late Daniel Kendrick. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Ray and Helen Costello of Greenfield. Helen was a Payroll Manager and worked...

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio

Jul 9, 2020

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born June 19, 1938 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late George Leo and Sarah (Opfar) Bauerschmidt. Sarah was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock. She is survived by her husband, William G. Fronzaglio, sons, Daniel G. and his wife...

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron

Jul 6, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron, 61, of McKeesport, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, June 6, 2020 at home. She was born November 28, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edwin V. and Eileen (O'Bryon) Baron. Peggy is survived by her companion, George Eric Seman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Baron. There is...

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